Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Platycheirus female

Posted by blowave on 21-10-2010 22:25
#1

In flight!

10th October, 4 pairs of white spots.

Surely this can't be P. albimanus, the shape of the spots and abdomen shape look like Platycheirus discimanus to me.

1 pic only with a closer crop..

Janet :)

Posted by blowave on 21-10-2010 22:26
#2

crop

Posted by Andre on 23-10-2010 15:41
#3

99% it is albimanus again...

Posted by blowave on 23-10-2010 17:00
#4

Thanks Andre, the key I looked at stated that P.albimanus has 3 pairs of spots. That isn't the case? This has an extra pair near the tail end.

Edited by blowave on 23-10-2010 17:00